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04/03/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of April 3, 2019
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Assembly News
Reminder! All are encouraged to read and share the Bishop's Call Process Devotions for individuals and congregations in preparation for assembly
We will be spending the next few months in a synod-wide devotional practice to help us prepare for the 2019 Synod Assembly to be held at Wittenberg University on June 7-8, 2019. At this Synod Assembly, we will be electing a bishop for the Southern Ohio Synod. Our voting members, our congregation members, our nominees have the important task of discerning how God is calling us to be stronger and better together. The devotions are meant to be used in a variety of settings - personal devotions, Bible studies, adult forums, prayer groups, devotions before meetings, and so on. The questions provided are starters for conversation; please follow where the Spirit guides! Click HERE to read and download the devotions. It's not too late to start the devotions!
Opportunity to identify Ordained Rostered Ministers to complete Discernment of Call of Bishop form prior to AssemblyWe pray that you have set aside time during this Lenten Season to go through the Bishop’s Call Process Devotions, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you as you consider which Ordained Rostered Ministers you believe should discern the call of Bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod at this time. If you have identified someone you would like to consider the call of Bishop, please read this article and complete the request form by April 26. |
The 2019 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly registration is now open!The 2019 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly takes place on June 7-8 at the HPER Center, 250 Bill Edwards Drive, Wittenberg University, in Springfield, Ohio. Our theme for assembly is Being Church Together: On the way. Our focus scripture is Luke 24:13-24. We are delighted to welcome our ELCA representative, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop. |
MVPs (Ministries, Vendors & Partners) invited to display at 2019 Synod AssemblyThere's an exciting opportunity for our Vendors and Partners to sponsor our Fellowship Dinner and the Assembly in general--lots of perks for those who choose to do so! Check it out! |
Assembly reports due by May 10, 2019 to be included in pre-assembly materialsIf you send in an annual report for publication in the SOS pre-assembly packet, May 10 is your due by date. |
Synod News
Members of ELCA congregations in central Ohio invited to be part of the 2019 Gay Pride Parade, June 15For the seventh year, the Reconciling in Christ ministries in Central Ohio (First English, Gethsemane, Trinity, Lord of Life, Redeemer, Peace, Embrace Ministries at Capital University & Trinity Seminary) will be gathering as an ELCA witness at the 2019 Gay Pride Parade in Columbus on Saturday, June 15, with the step-off in the Short North at 10:30 AM. |
Please join us for the Seeing Race Through Faith training at a location near you!Attendees will engage in dialogue, ask questions, and help one another improve our understanding on race so that we can be better equipped for mission in God's world. Next event is: April 6, 2019 |
Youth and Family News
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Youth for MonarchsThe Youth for Monarchs project is a scripturally grounded service-learning project, for congregations developed to engage youth ministries in the nationwide effort to save the monarch butterfly. Based out of Christ The King, West Chester. This website is a toolkit and its pages include everything youth leaders need to inform youth, engage the community, take action, teach the importance of creation care, and collectively make a measurable difference in the survival of a species. 45 sec promotional video: Website: www.youthformonarchs. |
ELCA News
All created things.Check out the latest column from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton in the April issues of 'Living Lutheran.' |
Partners and Affiliates
SOS WELCA 'Spring Breeze' ready for you to download and share with a friend!This issue contains updates and info about Gatherings, projects, and who to call.
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RSVP today for the Nelson W. Trout Lectures at TLS--April 25-26This year's guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder, founding pastor of City of Refuge UCC in Oakland, CA. |
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Minister in Residence
Jacob's Porch Campus Ministry
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Church Relations Specialist
Oesterlen Services For Youth, Inc.
Springfield, OH
If your ELCA-affiliated organization or congregation has an open position you'd like to advertise, please send the position description, contact person information and a deadline for submitting applications to sbarton-nonno@southernohiosynod.org. You may also access our online form by clicking here.
Prayer Requests
Below are prayer requests for people in our synod or people connected with our synod. Please remember these brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers.
Click HERE to read the full prayer requests
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Family and friends of The Rev. Alex Anklan as they mourn his passing
- Family and friends of Pr. Bill Schmidt as they mourn his loss
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Pr. Betsy Williams as she receives treatment for lung cancer
Check out what's going on in and around our synod! Click HERE to see our calendar. |
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